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In the last few years, India has been affected by which of the following tropical cyclones?

This question was previously asked in
UGC NET 2019 Home Science Question Paper (04-Dec-2019) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Gaja, Hudhud, Ockhi

The question asks about the tropical cyclones that have affected India in the last few years. To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the information related to each cyclone mentioned in the options:

  1. Gaja: Cyclone Gaja hit the states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in November 2018, causing significant damage to property and agriculture. It was a severe cyclonic storm originating from the Bay of Bengal.
  2. Hudhud: Cyclone Hudhud struck the eastern coast of India, primarily impacting the state of Andhra Pradesh in October 2014. It was categorized as a very severe cyclonic storm.
  3. Ockhi: Cyclone Ockhi formed in the Arabian Sea and affected the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in November 2017, leading to severe weather conditions and casualties.
  4. Bhima: Unlike the above-mentioned cyclones, Bhima is not recognized as a tropical cyclone that affected India in recent years. It's important to note that tropical cyclones are named based on established naming conventions, and Bhima is not part of these lists.

Based on this analysis:

  • The options that list Gaja, Hudhud, and Ockhi are correct, as these cyclones have all affected India in the stated period.
  • Option analyses:
    • Gaja, Hudhud, Bhima: Incorrect, as Bhima is not a recognized cyclone.
    • Hudhud, Bhima, Ockhi: Incorrect, again due to Bhima not being a recognized cyclone.
    • Gaja, Hudhud, Ockhi: Correct, as all these cyclones have affected India.
    • Gaja, Bhima, Ockhi: Incorrect, again due to the presence of Bhima.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Gaja, Hudhud, Ockhi.

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